X Factor USA star Melanie Amaro inked deal with Epic Records

Melanie Amaro, winner of “The X Factor,” was signed to Epic Records, the label announced today. As part of "The X Factor" grand prize she was awarded a five year $5-million recording with Sony Music .

Melanie will now be managed by LA Reid chairman and CEO of Epic Records. "I am pleased that she is now signed to Epic Records because I believe we have only scratched the surface on uncovering her talent and her inevitable journey to super-stardom.". Reid Revealed.

“We all agreed that Epic would be the right fit for Melanie,” Cowell said in a statement. “L.A. made it clear that he wanted the opportunity to work with her, and with his track record, you can’t say no to that.”

The 19-year-old British Virgin Islands native says that she's ready to get to work on her debut album with the help of Cowell and Reid.

Melanie will also star in a Pepsi commercial to air during next month’s Super Bowl on February 5, 2012. Pepsi is one of the major sponsors of "The X Factor" U.S.